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Wallace, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Parke County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
136 Population 971/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $26,001 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $141,057 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 2,834 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Wallace, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,625
13% below
$26,001 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $141,057
Violent Crime
1,261/100K
232% above
2,834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Wallace Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wallace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
332%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wallace a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wallace residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,001. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 326 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wallace is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,057. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Wallace reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,834/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Wallace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wallace has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population136
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans93.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$26,001
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$534M
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$141,057
Housing Units52
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent1,261/100K
Property2,834/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,682/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation704 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute37 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wallace was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.